Keyword: practice

Found 306 papers in total
From many to one-and back. An exploration of some components of facilitation
From many to one-and back. An exploration of some components of facilitation
1994,
This paper examines whether and how the precepts and practices of facilitator-led...
A novena to Saint Anthony, or how to find inventory by not looking
A novena to Saint Anthony, or how to find inventory by not looking
1994,
Among connoisseurs of Interfaces folklore, the title of this account may evoke fond...
On the concept of universal knowledge in organizational science: Implications for cross-national research
On the concept of universal knowledge in organizational science: Implications for cross-national research
1994,
This paper argues that the present conception of universal knowledge as generalized...
An auction method for course registration
An auction method for course registration
1993,
Since 1981 the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business has used a...
OR/Statistics in practice in the Commonwealth Bank
OR/Statistics in practice in the Commonwealth Bank
1993,
In this article the group shares with members of the Australian Society of Operational...
After OR: An agenda for postmodernism and poststructuralism in OR
After OR: An agenda for postmodernism and poststructuralism in OR
1993,
Postmodernism and poststructuralism have only been mentioned in passing within this...
Searching for appropriate theory and practice in multi-organizational fields
Searching for appropriate theory and practice in multi-organizational fields
1993,
To some kinds of social scientists and change agents, there is nothing new about the...
Pursuing collaborative advantage
Pursuing collaborative advantage
1993,
This paper is based upon a participatory research project carried out within a local...
Community OR-Doing what feels good!
Community OR-Doing what feels good!
1993,
This paper describes a case study that involved facilitating a day for all members of...
Spreadsheet modelling abuse: An opportunity for OR?
Spreadsheet modelling abuse: An opportunity for OR?
1993,
Spreadsheet models are increasingly being used in decision making with organizations....
Operations research techniques: A longitudinal update 1973-1988
Operations research techniques: A longitudinal update 1973-1988
1993,
Questionnaires have been sent to Operations Research Society of America (ORSA) members...
The scope for OR
The scope for OR
1992,
An increasing number of groups are prepared to expand their repertoires beyond...
Facilitated work groups: Theory and practice
Facilitated work groups: Theory and practice
1993,
This paper concerns the facilitation of working groups whose general aims are to...
The role of emotions in multi-organizational decision-making
The role of emotions in multi-organizational decision-making
1993,
This paper addresses two questions. (i) What is the role of emotions in...
OR enactment: The theatrical metaphor as an analytic framework
OR enactment: The theatrical metaphor as an analytic framework
1993,
Theatre provides a powerful metaphor to support thinking about human interactions in...
Expert systems in production and operations management: Results of a survey
Expert systems in production and operations management: Results of a survey
1993,
A survey of 74 knowledge engineers from private organizations was conducted to examine...
Stock control
Stock control
1992,
Stock control is almost a mandatory chapter of Operational Research OR text books, yet...
The deployment of personnel in a branch network-A case study in Operational Research OR methodology
The deployment of personnel in a branch network-A case study in Operational Research OR methodology
1993,
This paper describes a successful study which was concerned with identifying...
Cutting cognitive holes
Cutting cognitive holes
1992,
Would it not be worthwhile to see the purpose of OR/MS and AI in the design of...
A literature analysis of the use of Management Science tools in Strategic Planning
A literature analysis of the use of Management Science tools in Strategic Planning
1992,
A literature analysis was conducted to examine the application of Management Science...
Housing in the Dearne Valley: Doing community Operational Research OR with the Thurnscoe Tenants Housing Co-operative. Part 2-An evaluation
Housing in the Dearne Valley: Doing community Operational Research OR with the Thurnscoe Tenants Housing Co-operative. Part 2-An evaluation
1992,
In this paper the authors offer an evaluation of the Community Operational Research...
My two cents worth on how Operational Research OR should develop
My two cents worth on how Operational Research OR should develop
1992,
This paper outlines a personal view of the Operational Research OR method. It...
Spiderplots versus tornado diagrams for sensitivity analysis
Spiderplots versus tornado diagrams for sensitivity analysis
1992,
Sensitivity analysis, supported by computer hardware and software, can easily...
Forces, trends, and opportunities in MS/OR
Forces, trends, and opportunities in MS/OR
1992,
The purposes of this paper-a revised and extended version of the Omega Rho Lecture...
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